Refined soybean oil imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined soybean oil by Oman reached $2.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 10.0K t |
Where Oman imports refined soybean oil from
Egypt alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 51% |
| United States | $799K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $644K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined soybean oil exports from Oman
Exports of refined soybean oil by Oman reached $376 thousand in 2024 (208 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (38%), Mauritius (32%), Qatar (30%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman refined soybean oil imports (HS 1507.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1507.90: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined soybean oil imported by Oman?
Oman imported refined soybean oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined soybean oil to Oman?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Saudi Arabia (22%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined soybean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined soybean oil to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Oman also export refined soybean oil?
Yes. Oman exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Mauritius and Qatar. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined soybean oil?
The HS code for refined soybean oil is subheading 1507.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1507 page.
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